Top lawyer takes on leadership post at firm

TAMPA — Akerman LLP named Irene Bassel Frick managing partner of the law firm's Tampa office.

Frick is a partner in Akerman's Litigation Practice Group and is a member of the firm's Client Experience Team. She previously served as a member of the firm's Associate Professional Evaluation Committee, according to a statement. Frick represents businesses, financial institutions and insurers in a variety of business disputes, with an emphasis on class action defense and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) litigation.

Frick is also a founder and member of the Bay Area Legal Services Pearl Society and previously served as the president of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.

Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm, also named Christian George managing partner of its Jacksonville office.

"Christian and Irene are outstanding stewards of Akerman, who are helping us advance the needs of our clients and achieve impact in the community," says Akerman Chairman and CEO Andrew Smulian in the statement. "They are valuable additions to our management team and we look forward to their many contributions."